Description
A protein-rich vegetarian casserole that can be prepared ahead and customized with various dietary modifications.
Ingredients
- Cottage or ricotta cheese
- Chickpeas
- Fresh vegetables (assorted)
- Breadcrumbs
- Parmesan cheese
- Seasonings and spices to taste
Instructions
- Assemble ingredients according to your preferences
- Layer vegetables and protein elements
- Top with breadcrumbs and cheese
- Bake until golden brown
Notes
- Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance
- For vegan version, use silken tofu blended with nutritional yeast and lemon juice instead of cheese
- Fresh vegetables provide best texture, but frozen can be used if well-drained
- Add tempeh, tofu, or additional legumes for extra protein
- For gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free breadcrumbs
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: vegetarian casserole, make-ahead meal, protein-rich, customizable casserole, healthy dinner
